TOKYO ITINERARIES (with Budget)

Tokyo exudes with timeless appeal, that’s why it is no surprise that the 2017 edition of Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Tokyo topped the list of the World’s Best Cities for 2017. This lively capital of Japan is more than just the towering skyscrapers, blinding neon-lights, giant video screens and surreal sci-fi streets. It’s a massive city packed with character and heritage where the old and the new blissfully blend – from age-old forests and garden to ancients temples and shrines. And ooh, Tokyo is a food haven, do not leave the city without indulging in local dishes. In fact, Tokyo savors the title of “City with Most Michelin-Star Restaurants”. But if you think Tokyo is pretty expensive, I say, it is manageable. It is possible to travel to Tokyo without breaking the bank. Here are my sample Tokyo itineraries with budget, good for 3 days to 6 days trip.

Here’s a sample Tokyo itinerary , good for a 6 days 5 nights trip that includes a visit to Disneyland + Fuji Five Lakes. Feel free to tweak this depending on your schedule and budget. I’ve listed the estimated expenses if you’ll be staying in a dorm/capsule or bunk bed, this is good for a solo budget traveler. I also included the possible expenses if you are a party of two and you’ll be staying in a double room.

From Ueno you can also walk to Yanaka, an old town that is peppered with age-old temples and cats.

12:30 PM

Lunch at Ichiran (ramen).

Food budget: JPY 1000/PHP 457(USD 9/EURO 8/SGD 12/MYR 37)

01:00 PM

ETD Asakusa.

From Ueno Station. Take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and alight at Asakusa (Tobu/Subway). Travel time is about 5 minutes and fare is JPY 170/PHP 77(USD 2/EURO 1.27/SGD 170/MYR 6.37)

01:10 PM

At Asakusa Station, take Exit 1, which is near Kaminari Gate of Sensoji Temple. Enter Nakamise Shopping Street (you can buy food and souvenirs here) via the Kaminarimon Gate and head towards Sensoji Temple.

Free Entrance at Sensoji Temple.

After exploring Sensoji Temple, head to Kokusai-dori Street, walk west until you reach Kappabashi Kitchen Street.

04:00 PM

End of Asakusa Walking Tour. ETD Akihabara.

Option 1: From Asakusa Station (Tsukuba) to Akihabara Station, take Tsukuba Express to Akihabara for JPY 210/PHP 96 (USD 2/EURO 2/SGD 3/MYR 8), travel time is about 5 minutes.

Option 2: Alternatively at Asakusa Station, you can take Tokyo Metro Ginza Line for Shibuya and alight at Ueno Station. Travel time is about 5 minutes. Then transfer to either Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Alight at Akihabara. Travel time is about 3 minutes. Fare is JPY 170/PHP 77(USD 2/EURO 1.27/SGD 170/MYR 6.37).

Step 1: To get to Tokyo Disneyland from Ueno Station, take the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line for NAKA-MEGURO and alight at Hatchobori (Tokyo). Transit time is about 10 minutes and fare is JPY 170/PHP 79 (USD 2/EUR 1.31/SGD 2/MYR 7).

FROM SHINJUKU STATION (By train): To get to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea by train from Shinjuku Station, ride the R Chuo/Sobu Line and alight at Ichigaya. Travel time is about 9 minutes and train fare is JPY 160/PHP 75 (USD 1.46/EURO 1.23/SGD 2/MYR 6.

Transfer to Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line for SHIN-KIBA and alight at Shin-Kiba Station. Travel time is about 20 minutes and train fare is JPY 200/PHP 94 (USD 2/EURO 2/SGD 2/MYR 8).

From Shin-kiba Station, transfer to JR Keiyo Line and alight at Maihama Station. Travel time is about 7 minutes, train fare is JPY 160/PHP 75 (USD 1.46/EURO 1.23/SGD 2/MYR 6).

From Ueno Station: Take JR Yamanote Line and alight at Harajuku Station. Train fare is JPY 200/PHP 94 (USD 2/EURO 2/SGD 2/MYR 8) and travel time is 30 minutes. Take Omote-sando exit.

From Shinjuku Station (JR): Take the JR Yamanote Line and alight at Harajuku Station. Travel time is about 4 minutes and fare is JPY 140/PHP 65 (USD 1.28/EURO 1/SGD 2/MYR 5.45)

From Tokyo Station: Take the JR Chuo/Ome Line and alight at Shinjulu Station. Transit time is about 13-14 minutes. Transfer to JR Yamanote Line and alight at Harajuku. Transit time is about 4 minutes. Train fare is JPY 200/PHP 93 (USD 2 /EURO 2/SGD 2.48/MYR 8).

08:00 AM

ETA Harajuku Station. Walk to Meiji Shrine.

08:10 AM

ETA Meiji Shrine. Explore.

10:00 AM

Exit Meiji Shrine from the same entrance gate and walk towards Yoyogi Park.

Entrance fee: FREE

10:15 AM

ETA Yoyogi Park. Explore.

Entrance fee: FREE

11:30 AM

Walk back to Harujuko. Lunch at Harajuko Gyoza Lou/Harajuku Gyozaro (one of Tokyo’s best dumplings). Take note that they only serve dumplings. Be prepared to queue.

Food Budget: JPY 980/PHP 450 (USD 9/EURO 7/SGD 11/MYR 37)

01:00 PM

Explore and shop at Harajuku. Don’t miss Takeshita Street, the hub for the culture of street fashion in Tokyo.

03:00 PM

Walk back to Harajuku Station. ETD Shibuya.

From Harajuku Station, take JR Yamanote Line for Osaki and alight at Shibuya Station. Travel time is about 3 minutes.

To photograph or video the iconic “Shibuya Scramble”, try these spots:

2nd floor of Starbucks Tsutaya, Excel Hotel Building.

We shot it from the pedestrian walkway to Inokashira Line Shibuya Station (see building here http://goo.gl/Z4M4mP), problem is the glass has some meshed wires, but if you are using a zoom lens, it’s not really obvious. There are areas near the JR station without meshed wires.

04:00 PM

Explore Shibuya. Go shopping.

06:00 PM

Early dinner at Sushi-go round Restaurant Shibuya. Affordable conveyor belt sushi in Shibuya and some staff are Filipinos.

Food budget: JPY 1000/PHP 457(USD 9/EURO 8/SGD 12/MYR 37)

07:00 PM

ETD Roppongi Hills.

From Shibuya Station, take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line for Asakusa. Alight at Aoyoma-Itchome Station. Travel time is about 5 minutes. Transfer to Toei Subway Oedo Line for Tochoae and alight at Roponggi Hills. Travel time is about 2 minutes.

Total train fare: JPY 280/PHP 128 (USD 3/EURO 2/SGD 3/MYR 11).

07:15 PM

ETA Roppongi Hills. Viewing deck. Photo op.

Entrance fee:

Adult – JPY 1,800/PHP 839 (USD 16 /EURO 14/SGD 22/MYR 70)

Children – JPY 600/PHP 280 (USD 5/EURO 5/SGD 8/MYR 23)

09:00 PM

ETD Hotel.

To Ueno Station: From Shibuya Station, take Metro Hibiya Lane for Tobu-dobutsu-koen. Alight at Ueno. Travel time is about 25 minutes.

Train fare: JPY 200/PHP 91 (USD 2/ EURO 2/SGD 2.41/MYR8)

To Shinjuku Station: From Shibuya Station, take Toei Subway Oedo Line for Hikarigaoko and alight ay Shinjuku Station (New Line/Toei). Transit time is about 15 minutes.

FROM UENO STATION: To get to Tsukiji Market from Ueno Station, take the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line for NAKA-MEGURO and alight at Tsukiji Station. Transit time is about 12 minutes and fare is JPY 170/PHP 79 (USD 2/EURO 1.31/SGD 2/MYR 7).

FROM TOKYO STATION: To get to Tsukiji Market from Tokyo Station, take the Marunouchi Line for OGIKUBO or SHINJUKU and alight at Ginza Station. Transit time is 2 minutes. Transfer to Metro Hibiya Line for KITA-SENJU or KITA-KOSHIGAYA and alight at Tsukiji Station. Transit time is about 3 minutes. Total fare is JPY 170/PHP 79 (USD 2/EURO 1.31/SGD 2/MYR 7).

FROM SHINJUKU STATION: To get to Tsukiji Market from Shinjuku Station (New Line/Toei), take Toei Subway Oedo Line for TOCHOMAE and get off at Tsukiji-shijo Station. Travel time is about 21 minutes and fare is JPY 270 /PHP 126 (USD 2.46/EURO 2/SGD 3.35/MYR 11).

STEP 2:

If you want to see the auction that runs between 5:25 AM and 5:50 AM, you must go there and line up by 5:00 AM and apply at Osakana Fukyu Center (Fish Information Center) at the Kachidoki Gate. First group will be admitted between 5:25 AM and 5:50 AM, while the 2nd group can enter the inner market to see the auction at around 5:50 to 6:15 AM. Limit is only 120 person per day.

If you miss the auction, don’t fret as you can still explore the outer areas of the market. While you are there, have sushi breakfast or lunch at one of the local restaurants.

Travel Tip: Avoid entering the restricted areas and do not touch anything. Do not bring your large luggage or obstruct traffic. Wear closed shoes, not sandals or high heels.

Food budget: JPY 2,000/PHP 918 (USD 18/EURO 15/SGD 24/MYR 75)

09:00 AM

Walk to Ginza Shopping District, an upscale shopping district. Most shops here are open though from 10:00 AM onwards. Check out yon-chome where Harumi-dori and Chou dori intersect.

From Tsukiji Station, you may also take the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line for Naka-Meguro and alight at Ginza Station. Fare is JPY 170/PHP 78 (USD 2/EURO 1.29/SGD 2/MYR 6). Transit time is approximately 3 minutes.

From Ginza shopping district: From Ginza Station, take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line for Shibuya and get off at Shimbashi Station. Travel time is about 2 minutes. Fare is roughly Fare is JPY 170/PHP 78 (USD 2/EURO 1.29/SGD 2/MYR 6). Transit time is approximately 3 minutes. Transfer to Yurikamome for Toyosi and get off at Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station. Transit time is about 13 minutes and fare is JPY 320/PHP 146 (USD 4/EURO 2.42/SGD 4/MYR 12).

ETA Odaiba. Explore. Walk for about 3 minutes to Odaiba Seaside Park promenade and elevated walkways. Don’t miss the Statue of Liberty, a famous photo op with the Rainbow Bridge as the background.

2:00 PM

Head to Driver City Plaza is a shopping mall in Odaiba largely known for the 18 meter statue of Gundam robot. Explore Odaiba and go shopping.

06:00 PM

Dinner.

Food budget: JPY 1000/PHP 457(USD 9/EURO 8/SGD 12/MYR 37)

07:00 PM

The Gundam robot statue in Odaiba lights up every day from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM with steam spewing from its chest. And around 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM daily, visitors can watch him test his pilot skills against the backdrop projected on the Diver City Tokyo wall behind the Gundam.

08:30 PM

ETD hotel.

To Ueno Station:

From Odaiba-Kahinkoen Station. Take the Yurikamome for Shimbashi Station. Fare is JPY 320/PHP 146 (USD 4/EURO 2.42/SGD 4/MYR 12). Travel time is about 14 minutes. From Shimbashi Station, transfer to JR Joban line for Tsuchiura or Toride and alight at Ueno. Transit time is about 8 minutes. Fare is JPY 160/PHP 73 (USD 1.43/EURO 1.21/SGD 2/MYR 6).

From Odaiba-Kahinkoen Station ride the Yurikamome for Shimbashi. Fare is JPY 320/PHP 146 (USD 4/EURO 2.42/SGD 4/MYR 12). Travel time is about 14 minutes. From Shimbashi Station, switch to JR Yamanote Line or JR Tokaido Line and alight at Tokyo Station. Travel time is around minutes. Fare is JPY 140/PHP 64 (USD 1.25/EURO 1/SGD 2/MYR 5)

If you follow the itinerary above (hotel not included), it’ll cost you around JPY 32,300/PHP 14,775 (USD 2886/EURO 244/SGD 390/MYR 1,215) for a 6 days 5 nights Tokyo trip .

So supposing you’ll be staying in a double room in Tokyo for 6 days 5 nights and follow the above itinerary, estimated total expenses is roughly: JPY 54,160/PHP 24,774 (USD 484.34/EURO 410/SGD 654/MYR 2,037)

On the other hand, if you’ll be staying in a dorm/bunk bed or capsule hotel for 6 days 5 nights, if you follow the itinerary mentioned above, estimated total cost is about JPY 49,730/PHP 22,748 (USD 445/EURO 376/SGD 600/MYR 1,871).

TOKYO DISNEYLAND

TOKYO DISNEY SEA

If you want to do the Fuji Five Lakes tour on your own, here’s a suggested itinerary. Take note though that the DIY tour is more expensive than joining the group tour above (see Day 3 itinerary above).

Day 3

FUJI FIVE LAKES (LAKE KAWAGUCHIKO) DIY TOUR

07:00 AM

ETD Fuji Five Lakes.

To get to Fuji Five Lakes from Tokyo (DIY):

From Tokyo Station to Fuji Five Lakes by train:

STEP 1: Take the direct bus (JR Kanto Bus or Fujikyu) to Kawaguchiko Station at Yaesu South Exit in Tokyo Station. Travel time is about 1 hour and fare is about JPY 1800/PHP 826 (USD 16/EURO 14/SGD 22/MYR 68)

STEP 2: Alight at Kawaguchiko Station.

From Shinjuku Station to Fuji Five Lakes by Bus:

Step 1: Take the direct bus to Kawaguchiko Station from Shinjuku Bus Terminal in Tokyo. Travel time is about 2 hours and fare is JPY 1,750/PHP 803 (USD 16/EURO 13/SGD 21/MYR 66).

Step 2: Alight at Kawaguchiko Station.

Take note that the bus will stop first at Fujisan Station then Fuji Q Highland before it arrives at Kawaguchiko Station.

From Tokyo Station to Fuji Five Lakes by train:

Step 1: From Shinjuku (JR) Station, take the JR Chuo Line Rapid service for Otsuki Station. Travel time is about 58 minutes and fare is JPY 1,320/PHP 606 (USD 12/EURO 10/SGD 16/MYR 50).

Mt. Fuji is quite shy, it’s not always visible because of clouds. Visibility is said to be best during late afternoons or early mornings before 9:00 AM. Check the weather updates and avoid rainy or cloudy days

You can drop by at Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center in front of Lake Kawaguchiko. Free admission, Open hours: 9:00 AM -5:30 PM

FUJI FIVE LAKES DIY TOUR ITINERARY

< This Tokyo itinerary for 6 days 5 nights is recommended for spring during the nemophilia and the tulip season at Hitachi Seaside Park as well as the pink moss festival (Shibazakura Festival).

I’ve listed the estimated expenses if you’ll be staying in a dorm/capsule or bunk bed, this is good for a solo budget traveler. I also included the possible expenses if you are a party of two and you’ll be staying in a double room.

Get a taste of autumn with pear and chestnut picking experiences, so you can try Ibaraki’s famous sweet pears

Visit the famous spicy cod roe making factory “Kanefuku” and taste some of the products

DAY 1

UENO PARK + YAKANA + ASAKUSA + AKIHABARA

(Copy Day 1 itinerary above)

DAY 2

DISNEYLAND OR DISNEY SEA

(Copy Day 2 itinerary above)

DAY 3

MEIJI SHRINE + YOYOGI PARK + SHIBUYA

(Copy Day 3 itinerary above)

DAY 4

HITACHI SEASIDE PARK

06:30 AM

Breakfast.

Food budget: JPY 350/PHP 160 (USD 3/EURO 3/SGD 4.21/MYR 13)

7:00 AM

ETD Katsuta Station.

From Ueno Station: Take JR Joban Line to Katsuta Station.

Train fare: JPY 2,270 (USD 20/ PHP 1,030 /SGD 28/ MYR 87)

From Tokyo Station: Take JR Joban Line for Katsuta and alight at Mito (Ibaraki). Travel time is about 2 hours. Transfer to JR Joban Line for Katsuta or Takahagi and get off at Katsuta Station. Transit time is about 5 minutes.

Train fare: JPY 2,270/PHP 1,038 (USD 20/EURO 17/SGD 27/MYR 86).

From Shinjuku Station: From Shinjuku Station (JR). Take JR Yamanote Line for Osaki and get off at Nippori Station. Travel time is about 22 minutes. Switch to JR Joban Line for Katsuta or Toride and alight at Kashiwa. Transit tie is about 26 minutes. Then finally, transfer to LTD Express Hitachi 2 and get off at Katsuta. Travel time is about 57 minutes.

Train fare: JPY 3,270/PHP 1,496 (USD 29/EURO 25/SGD 39/MYR 123)

09:17 AM

ETA Katsuta Station. Take exit and line up for bus to Hitachi Seaside Park.

From Ueno you can also walk to Yanaka, an old town that is peppered with age-old temples and cats.

12:30 PM

Lunch at Ichiran (ramen).

Food budget: JPY 1000/PHP 457(USD 9/EURO 8/SGD 12/MYR 37)

01:00 PM

ETD Asakusa.

From Ueno Station. Take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and alight at Asakusa (Tobu/Subway). Travel time is about 5 minutes and fare is JPY 170/PHP 77(USD 2/EURO 1.27/SGD 170/MYR 6.37)

01:10 PM

At Asakusa Station, take Exit 1, which is near Kaminari Gate of Sensoji Temple. Enter Nakamise Shopping Street (you can buy food and souvenirs here) via the Kaminarimon Gate and head towards Sensoji Temple.

Free Entrance at Sensoji Temple.

After exploring Sensoji Temple, head to Kokusai-dori Street, walk west until you reach Kappabashi Kitchen Street.

04:00 PM

End of Asakusa Walking Tour. ETD Akihabara.

Option 1: From Asakusa Station (Tsukuba) to Akihabara Station, take Tsukuba Express to Akihabara for JPY 210/PHP 96 (USD 2/EURO 2/SGD 3/MYR 8), travel time is about 5 minutes.

Option 2: Alternatively at Asakusa Station, you can take Tokyo Metro Ginza Line for Shibuya and alight at Ueno Station. Travel time is about 5 minutes. Then transfer to either Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Alight at Akihabara. Travel time is about 3 minutes. Fare is JPY 170/PHP 77(USD 2/EURO 1.27/SGD 170/MYR 6.37).

FROM UENO STATION: To get to Tsukiji Market from Ueno Station, take the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line for NAKA-MEGURO and alight at Tsukiji Station. Transit time is about 12 minutes and fare is JPY 170/PHP 79 (USD 2/EURO 1.31/SGD 2/MYR 7).

FROM TOKYO STATION: To get to Tsukiji Market from Tokyo Station, take the Marunouchi Line for OGIKUBO or SHINJUKU and alight at Ginza Station. Transit time is 2 minutes. Transfer to Metro Hibiya Line for KITA-SENJU or KITA-KOSHIGAYA and alight at Tsukiji Station. Transit time is about 3 minutes. Total fare is JPY 170/PHP 79 (USD 2/EURO 1.31/SGD 2/MYR 7).

FROM SHINJUKU STATION: To get to Tsukiji Market from Shinjuku Station (New Line/Toei), take Toei Subway Oedo Line for TOCHOMAE and get off at Tsukiji-shijo Station. Travel time is about 21 minutes and fare is JPY 270 /PHP 126 (USD 2.46/EURO 2/SGD 3.35/MYR 11).

STEP 2:

If you want to see the auction that runs between 5:25 AM and 5:50 AM, you must go there and line up by 5:00 AM and apply at Osakana Fukyu Center (Fish Information Center) at the Kachidoki Gate. First group will be admitted between 5:25 AM and 5:50 AM, while the 2nd group can enter the inner market to see the auction at around 5:50 to 6:15 AM. Limit is only 120 person per day.

If you miss the auction, don’t fret as you can still explore the outer areas of the market. While you are there, have sushi breakfast or lunch at one of the local restaurants.

Travel Tip: Avoid entering the restricted areas and do not touch anything. Do not bring your large luggage or obstruct traffic. Wear closed shoes, not sandals or high heels.

Food budget: JPY 2,000/PHP 918 (USD 18/EURO 15/SGD 24/MYR 75)

09:00 AM

Walk to Ginza Shopping District, an upscale shopping district. Most shops here are open though from 10:00 AM onwards. Check out yon-chome where Harumi-dori and Chou dori intersect.

From Tsukiji Station, you may also take the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line for Naka-Meguro and alight at Ginza Station. Fare is JPY 170/PHP 78 (USD 2/EURO 1.29/SGD 2/MYR 6). Transit time is approximately 3 minutes.

From Ginza shopping district: From Ginza Station, take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line for Shibuya and get off at Shimbashi Station. Travel time is about 2 minutes. Fare is roughly Fare is JPY 170/PHP 78 (USD 2/EURO 1.29/SGD 2/MYR 6). Transit time is approximately 3 minutes. Transfer to Yurikamome for Toyosi and get off at Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station. Transit time is about 13 minutes and fare is JPY 320/PHP 146 (USD 4/EURO 2.42/SGD 4/MYR 12).

ETA Odaiba. Explore. Walk for about 3 minutes to Odaiba Seaside Park promenade and elevated walkways. Don’t miss the Statue of Liberty, a famous photo op with the Rainbow Bridge as the background.

2:00 PM

Head to Driver City Plaza is a shopping mall in Odaiba largely known for the 18 meter statue of Gundam robot. Explore Odaiba and go shopping.

06:00 PM

Dinner.

Food budget: JPY 1000/PHP 457(USD 9/EURO 8/SGD 12/MYR 37)

07:00 PM

The Gundam robot statue in Odaiba lights up every day from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM with steam spewing from its chest. And around 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM daily, visitors can watch him test his pilot skills against the backdrop projected on the Diver City Tokyo wall behind the Gundam.

08:30 PM

ETD hotel.

To Ueno Station:

From Odaiba-Kahinkoen Station. Take the Yurikamome for Shimbashi Station. Fare is JPY 320/PHP 146 (USD 4/EURO 2.42/SGD 4/MYR 12). Travel time is about 14 minutes. From Shimbashi Station, transfer to JR Joban line for Tsuchiura or Toride and alight at Ueno. Transit time is about 8 minutes. Fare is JPY 160/PHP 73 (USD 1.43/EURO 1.21/SGD 2/MYR 6).

From Odaiba-Kahinkoen Station ride the Yurikamome for Shimbashi. Fare is JPY 320/PHP 146 (USD 4/EURO 2.42/SGD 4/MYR 12). Travel time is about 14 minutes. From Shimbashi Station, switch to JR Yamanote Line or JR Tokaido Line and alight at Tokyo Station. Travel time is around minutes. Fare is JPY 140/PHP 64 (USD 1.25/EURO 1/SGD 2/MYR 5)

From Ueno Station: Take JR Yamanote Line and alight at Harajuku Station. Train fare is JPY 200/PHP 94 (USD 2/EURO 2/SGD 2/MYR 8) and travel time is 30 minutes. Take Omote-sando exit.

From Shinjuku Station (JR): Take the JR Yamanote Line and alight at Harajuku Station. Travel time is about 4 minutes and fare is JPY 140/PHP 65 (USD 1.28/EURO 1/SGD 2/MYR 5.45)

From Tokyo Station: Take the JR Chuo/Ome Line and alight at Shinjulu Station. Transit time is about 13-14 minutes. Transfer to JR Yamanote Line and alight at Harajuku. Transit time is about 4 minutes. Train fare is JPY 200/PHP 93 (USD 2 /EURO 2/SGD 2.48/MYR 8).

08:00 AM

ETA Harajuku Station. Walk to Meiji Shrine.

08:10 AM

ETA Meiji Shrine. Explore.

10:00 AM

Exit Meiji Shrine from the same entrance gate and walk towards Yoyogi Park.

Entrance fee: FREE

10:15 AM

ETA Yoyogi Park. Explore.

Entrance fee: FREE

11:30 AM

Walk back to Harujuko. Lunch at Harajuko Gyoza Lou/Harajuku Gyozaro (one of Tokyo’s best dumplings). Take note that they only serve dumplings. Be prepared to queue.

Food Budget: JPY 980/PHP 450 (USD 9/EURO 7/SGD 11/MYR 37)

01:00 PM

Explore and shop at Harajuku. Don’t miss Takeshita Street, the hub for the culture of street fashion in Tokyo.

03:00 PM

Walk back to Harajuku Station. ETD Shibuya.

From Harajuku Station, take JR Yamanote Line for Osaki and alight at Shibuya Station. Travel time is about 3 minutes.

To photograph or video the iconic “Shibuya Scramble”, try these spots:

2nd floor of Starbucks Tsutaya, Excel Hotel Building.

We shot it from the pedestrian walkway to Inokashira Line Shibuya Station (see building here http://goo.gl/Z4M4mP), problem is the glass has some meshed wires, but if you are using a zoom lens, it’s not really obvious. There are areas near the JR station without meshed wires.

04:00 PM

Explore Shibuya. Go shopping.

06:00 PM

Early dinner at Sushi-go round Restaurant Shibuya. Affordable conveyor belt sushi in Shibuya and some staff are Filipinos.

Food budget: JPY 1000/PHP 457(USD 9/EURO 8/SGD 12/MYR 37)

07:00 PM

ETD Roppongi Hills.

From Shibuya Station, take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line for Asakusa. Alight at Aoyoma-Itchome Station. Travel time is about 5 minutes. Transfer to Toei Subway Oedo Line for Tochoae and alight at Roponggi Hills. Travel time is about 2 minutes.

Total train fare: JPY 280/PHP 128 (USD 3/EURO 2/SGD 3/MYR 11).

07:15 PM

ETA Roppongi Hills. Viewing deck. Photo op.

Entrance fee:

Adult – JPY 1,800/PHP 839 (USD 16 /EURO 14/SGD 22/MYR 70)

Children – JPY 600/PHP 280 (USD 5/EURO 5/SGD 8/MYR 23)

09:00 PM

ETD Hotel.

To Ueno Station: From Shibuya Station, take Metro Hibiya Lane for Tobu-dobutsu-koen. Alight at Ueno. Travel time is about 25 minutes.

Train fare: JPY 200/PHP 91 (USD 2/ EURO 2/SGD 2.41/MYR8)

To Shinjuku Station: From Shibuya Station, take Toei Subway Oedo Line for Hikarigaoko and alight ay Shinjuku Station (New Line/Toei). Transit time is about 15 minutes.

If you follow the above itinerary and you’ll be staying in a dorm/bunk bed or capsule hotel, prepare around: JPY 24,548/PHP 11,168(USD 217/EURO 184/SGD 295/MYR 918) for a Tokyo 4 days 3 nights trip. If you’re able to snag a PHP 7,000/JPY 15,387 (USD 136/EURO 115/SGD).

HOW GET AROUND TOKYO:

First off, Google Maps and Hyperdia.com are your best friends in Tokyo. Both of them will make your life easier when touring Tokyo DIY style, so always consult them.

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22 Comments

Kim on November 11, 2017 at

Hi Gael,

Thanks for sharing your Japan itineraries. This is really a big help for me and my friend who’s planning to travel by March next year. I’ve got one concern because we are planning to have a trip in Sapporo/Hokkaido too aside from Tokyo. Do you also have any available itinerary for that location? 🙂

Hope you could help us out too with this. Looking forward for your reply. Thank you.

Hi, We’ll be in Tokyo come November. We’ll be staying in Shinjuku area. For Day 1 will just be around Shinjuku and Shibuya area. Day 2 at Mt. Fuji, we’ll book a day tour through Klook. Day 3 will be at Hitachi Seaside, we will do DIY. For the last day, Ueno and Akasuka areas in the morning then shopping in the afternoon. Would it be wise to use Pasmo card with that itinerary? Thanks.

Hi, I’m plan for my solo trip and just want to ask to access to Fuji five lake, is it hard if travel solo? The landmark or the transportation easy to locate? And for hitachi seaside park, the bus round trip fare is purchase at Katsuta Station ( you mean information counter)? Or purchase in the bus?

Thanks for your blog, very very helpful. I just have one question, when you apply for a visa, do you need to follow the Itineraries? I mean, if I say that I will land in Narita, but I can only find a cheap flight to Haneda, will there any questions?

Hi, thanks for this blog of yours. This really help me a lot creating itinerary of our travel to Tokyo late January 2019. Our 2nd trip to Japan but that time it was on our own. No guide, no friends just us.

Took the Skyliner from Narita to Ueno as mentioned here on your blog. Went on some of the place and attractions on your list. Even stayed on the same Hotel Mystays Inaricho. It is indeed a few minutes walk to nearest station.

My tip to others who want to get around Tokyo, get a Passmo or Suica card. Instead of buying ticket every ride. Really makes our train commute a breeze. Navigating by train/subway is intimidating at first but you’ll get a hang of it in just one or two rides.

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